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Graduate Process Control & Improvement & Engineer A&I Substation

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.uMhlathuze Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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About this opportunity

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a fixed term contract position.  As a Graduate Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and professional capabilities in a challenging industrial environment while supporting operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work alongside experienced professionals to analyse system performance, solve complex problems, and deliver sustainable engineering solutions that enhance business performance and operational resilience.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

  • Monitor, analyse, and interpret system performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify and support initiatives that improve system availability, safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational resilience.
  • Assist with investigations, root cause analyses, and problem-solving activities to address operational and technical challenges.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Participate in engineering projects and improvement initiatives from concept development through to implementation.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • Be inclined to work in heavy industry;
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work within a team is essential;
  • Computer literacy is essential;
  • Any vacation work experience or practical training experience with exposure to Engineering will be advantageous.
  • Good communication, analytical and logical thinking skills will be preferable;
  • Demonstrated verbal and written English language proficiency.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

  • Degree/BTECH in Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering.

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

 

This advertisement will close on 10 November 2026

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